PN 57.4400.0100_020115 - Genie

2.0 SAFETY RULES2.1 GENERALMost accidents, which occur while working, repairingor maintaining machines, are caused by not complyingwith the basic safety precautions. Therefore, it isnecessary to pay attention to the potential hazardsand the effects, which may come of operations carriedout on the machine.If you recognize hazardous situations, you can preventaccidents!For instance, this handbook list special safety symbolsto stress any potentially hazardous situation.The instructions given in this manual are the onesestablished by Terex. They do not exclude other safeand most convenient ways for the machine installation,operation and maintenance which take into accountthe available spaces and means.If in doubt, it is always better to ask! For this purpose,contact Terex the assistance service is at you disposal.Addresses, phone and fax numbers are given in thetitle page of this manual.• Never lift a load without a Rating Chart inthe cab.• Good eyesight, acute hearing, goodcoordination and ability to carry out allrequired operations in a safe way,according to the instructions of thismanual.• Ability to understand and apply the enforcedrules, regulations and safety precautions.They shall be careful and sensible for theirown as well as other’s safety and shall desireto carry out the work correctly and in aresponsible way.• They shall keep calm and always be ableto evaluate their own physical and metalconditions.• Read and understand the operators’ manual,its enclosed graphs and diagrams, theidentification and hazard warning decals. Theoperator should be skilled and trained aboutthe machine use.• The operator might be required to have alicense (or a driving license) when providedfor by the laws enforced in the country wherethe machine works.Machine must be used, operated and maintenance incomplies with ASME B56.6 Standards.2.2 OPERATORS MAINTENANCESTAFF RESPONSIBILITIESThe operators who use the machine regularly oroccasionally (i.e. for transport reasons) shall have thefollowing:• Make sure the machine is in proper orderand all warning signals are functionalbefore operating.From a technical point of view, the ordinary maintenanceof the machine is not complex. And can be carried outby the machine operator provided that he has a basicknowledge of mechanics.2.3 CLOTHINGYour clothing should be relatively close fitting. Loosejackets, shirt sleeves, rings, and other jewelry shouldbe avoided because of the danger of catching them inmoving parts or on controls.• Before and during any operation, operatorsshall never consume alcoholic beverages,medicines or other substances, which mayalter their psychophysical conditions and,consequently, their working abilities.57.4400.0100 TX51-19M-1-SM 01-29-029